The magic of a memorable haunt is one that’s able to transport brave guests into their dark realm, making the monsters, the scares and the worlds real. Some of the very best Haunts lurk as stand-alone attractions, creating a richly foreboding environment – or sometimes adapting a very real world setting to let dark spirits out to play. These Location-Based Haunts become iconic destination attractions all on their own – creating a reason for scare-seekers to travel somewhere new just to experience a more intimate, boutique horror attraction.
Escape Authority is honored to announce our 2026 Keys To Greatness – Best Haunt: Location-Based award winners:
Halloween Nights At Eastern State Penitentiary
(Philadelphia, PA)
Click Here to read our full review of Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary (originally known as Terror Behind the Walls.)
(Spring City, PA)
Click Here to read our full review of Pennhurst Asylum.
(Las Vegas, NV)
Click Here to read our full review of Universal Horror Unleashed.
Congratulations to our winners of the first ever Keys To Greatness – Best Haunt: Location-Based award!
With hundreds of haunts visited EVERY year by our team, being picked as one of the best three in the country is a well-earned honor to truly be proud of!
To learn more about this year’s Keys To Greatness awards, including all of its categories and ranking considerations, click here.
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